Latest Mining And Processing News

Future Metals has unveiled a lower-risk, lower-capital pathway for its Panton PGM Project by leveraging the idle Savannah Plant, delivering upfront savings of around A$74 million and preserving long-term growth potential.

Minbos Resources has secured a US$5.48 million debt facility from Banco de Fomento Angola, complementing a prior US$16 million loan from South Africa’s IDC, ensuring full funding to complete construction of its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant.

Aurum Resources has confirmed a significant 220m depth extension of gold mineralisation at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, reinforcing its 3.03Moz resource and setting the stage for upcoming feasibility studies.

Sovereign Metals has delivered a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, revealing robust economics, a 25-year mine life, and the potential to become the world’s largest producer of natural rutile and flake graphite, both critical minerals for Western supply chains.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured a critical supply of African monazite concentrate to fuel its newly acquired hydromet plant in Thailand, aiming to start production by Q4 2026. This move positions Hastings closer to generating operational cash flow while expanding rare earths supply capacity.

Auric Mining outlines a bold growth plan centered on Kalgoorlie, targeting 25,000–30,000 ounces of gold production from 2028 with a new processing facility and multiple project acquisitions.

Neometals has formalised a joint venture with BML Ventures to fund and operate open-cut mining at the Ironclad deposit, paving a near-term path to gold production at the Barrambie Gold Project.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) is fast-tracking the deployment of the world’s first large-scale, fully integrated green energy grid dedicated to heavy industry, aiming to eliminate diesel use across its Pilbara operations by early 2027 and full completion by 2028.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) is progressing its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy by formally engaging with U.S. government funding programs and partnering with Washington D.C.-based advisor GreenMet. The company’s Australian projects contain key minerals aligned with U.S. supply chain priorities, while it evaluates potential U.S. acquisitions to expand its footprint.

Reach Resources Limited (ASX: RR1) has announced a 30% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Blue Heaven deposit at the Murchison South Gold Project, now totaling 80,000 ounces of gold at an improved grade of 3.0 g/t Au. The near-surface resource supports potential open pit mining with high metallurgical recovery and favourable infrastructure access.

Sandfire Resources reported a Q3 FY26 copper equivalent production of 34.5kt, bringing nine-month production to 106.5kt. Despite operational challenges, the group maintains its FY26 guidance but now expects to deliver in the lower half of the range, alongside a $15 million reduction in capital expenditure.

Develop Global Limited (ASX:DVP) has reached steady-state production at its Woodlawn copper mine in NSW, surpassing its nameplate capacity and delivering significant quarterly gains in mining and processing volumes.